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Are we about to start dying off as a species?
Posted on 2/5/19 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 2/5/19 at 7:03 pm
Yes, I know, but that is the basis of an article on Wired.
It postulates that the birth rate will reach its replacement/growth peak soon and then begin to decline.
Their argument is that it will begin an unstoppable decline.
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It is understandable why developed countries have much lower birth rates. When having 5 kids meant there was a decent chance 2 of them would reach adult hood and be able to take care of you then having children was your retirement plan.
Now its flipped to producing fewer off spring with a better chance to do well. Better 1 child (a much lower economic burden) positioned to do very well then 3 who may or may not be able to make ends meet.
So, is the current decline in birth rates we see in Western countries (Japan included) a sign of the inevitable decline of mankind, or is it our population dropping back to a more comfortable equilibrium with the available resources?
Are we dying out or just getting comfy?
It postulates that the birth rate will reach its replacement/growth peak soon and then begin to decline.
Their argument is that it will begin an unstoppable decline.
LINK
It is understandable why developed countries have much lower birth rates. When having 5 kids meant there was a decent chance 2 of them would reach adult hood and be able to take care of you then having children was your retirement plan.
Now its flipped to producing fewer off spring with a better chance to do well. Better 1 child (a much lower economic burden) positioned to do very well then 3 who may or may not be able to make ends meet.
So, is the current decline in birth rates we see in Western countries (Japan included) a sign of the inevitable decline of mankind, or is it our population dropping back to a more comfortable equilibrium with the available resources?
Are we dying out or just getting comfy?
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Posted on 2/5/19 at 7:36 pm to Arksulli
Hopefully, we're a bunch of pieces of shite. Hopefully the dogs evolve to take our place. Those good boys and girls deserve it.
Posted on 2/5/19 at 7:39 pm to Arksulli
I was going to say no, that certain cultural and religious groups aren’t going to fall in the same fertility sink we westerners have, but the Philippines statistic the article brings up is interesting, not that the Philippines is all that different.
Will be interesting to see what happens in Africa, they seem to think Urbanization will drive down rates, we’ll see I guess.
I don’t think we’re going to die off as a species from declining fertility rates but obviously certain countries are going to be ravaged as they already are.
Will be interesting to see what happens in Africa, they seem to think Urbanization will drive down rates, we’ll see I guess.
I don’t think we’re going to die off as a species from declining fertility rates but obviously certain countries are going to be ravaged as they already are.
This post was edited on 2/5/19 at 7:48 pm
Posted on 2/5/19 at 7:51 pm to KSGamecock
I am gonna go with the Idocracy path
Smart people stop breeding
Dumb people take up the slack and the some
Smart people stop breeding
Dumb people take up the slack and the some
Posted on 2/5/19 at 7:54 pm to Arksulli
Two major issues.
(1) Decline in birth rate and increase in post career adults at the same time. Where will the money come from (tax base reduction) to pay the way for the retired masses that exceed the working force?
(2) If you pay attention to genetic mutation/flaw rates of the world population, the gene pool is racing (figuratively) toward extinction.
(1) Decline in birth rate and increase in post career adults at the same time. Where will the money come from (tax base reduction) to pay the way for the retired masses that exceed the working force?
(2) If you pay attention to genetic mutation/flaw rates of the world population, the gene pool is racing (figuratively) toward extinction.
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:05 pm to Arksulli
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:06 pm to CarolinaGamecock99
Africa staaaaaaaaaacked
Europe fuuuuuuuuucked
Europe fuuuuuuuuucked
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:15 pm to KSGamecock
India and China laugh at Africa
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:23 pm to Cheese Grits
Both are expected to decline significantly, especially when compared to Africa
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:25 pm to KSGamecock
So what youre saying is, its time to wall off the far side of the suez canal?
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:26 pm to thatguy45
Pretty much.
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:31 pm to KSGamecock
Meh, just go Imperialist again. Rhodesia, Belgian Congo, etc.
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:34 pm to thatguy45
What size bowl do you use to cut your hair?
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:34 pm to Arksulli
MORMONISM
Mormons have the answer. They still crap out kids like our ancestors did. 5 children, for them, is a small family group.
The normal Mormon family in Salt Lake City has between 4 and 8 children. Many have between 10-14 or so.
So, the answer to survival is Mormonism. Let's do it. Or, just take away all forms of birth control and let nature take it's course as it used to be.
Mormons have the answer. They still crap out kids like our ancestors did. 5 children, for them, is a small family group.
The normal Mormon family in Salt Lake City has between 4 and 8 children. Many have between 10-14 or so.
So, the answer to survival is Mormonism. Let's do it. Or, just take away all forms of birth control and let nature take it's course as it used to be.
This post was edited on 2/5/19 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:36 pm to KSGamecock
I don't need a bowl. I free style it with the clippers and my reflection in a beer bottle. Can get some interesting looks if done right
Posted on 2/5/19 at 8:42 pm to thatguy45
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Can get some interesting looks if done right
Sure it looks good after a case and a half of Schlitz but then you have up next morning and see it sober.
Posted on 2/5/19 at 10:11 pm to Arksulli
Earth’s population is rising by one billion people every 12 years. At that rate there will be more than 10 billion people by 2050 and 14 billion by 2100.
The illegal immigration we see in both hemispheres is just a trickle compared to what it will be then. Poor, overpopulated countries will continue to push their poorest towards richer countries. It will be the number one international problem, superseding even climate change and environmental pollution in immediate importance.
The illegal immigration we see in both hemispheres is just a trickle compared to what it will be then. Poor, overpopulated countries will continue to push their poorest towards richer countries. It will be the number one international problem, superseding even climate change and environmental pollution in immediate importance.
Posted on 2/5/19 at 10:24 pm to Kentucker
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It will be the number one international problem, superseding even climate change and environmental pollution in immediate importance.
So not very important?
Posted on 2/6/19 at 12:22 am to Kentucker
Kentucker has apparently read Le Camp des Saints.
This post was edited on 2/6/19 at 12:22 am
Posted on 2/6/19 at 3:59 am to BowlJackson
Hopefully cat people die first
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